While this Grand US Open 2023 has fans debating on if the next generation Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz will be able to take a step further in their booming tennis careers, two iconic tennis stars announce the end of their tennis journey. Spawned from a relentless generation that never gives up, the two American stunners John Isner and Jack Sock have made their mark in the world of tennis.
In their career, both of them have ranked in the world’s top 10 and won over 10 ATP titles each. Tall Grandpa Isner and Jack Showtime Sock have each made a name for themselves. This duo has been entertaining the tennis community with both of their unforgettable tennis brilliance. However, right before the US Open, the home favorites announced their life-changing decisions.
Ex-UGA stars John Isner and Jack Sock to retire after 2023 US Open
John Isner, the six feet ten inches tall American stunner had one of the most powerful serves in the history of tennis. On the other hand, Jack Sock is known not just for his impeccable tennis finesse but also for his entertainment on the court. Isner and Sock have left a lasting impression on the tennis world both as individuals, as well as a team. So, when they both took it to social media to announce their retirement after one last tournament, everyone was left awed.
Like John Isner, with whom he will play doubles only at the US Open, Jack Sock will also retire at the end of the tournament 😢
Former world No. 8 in singles, the man with the bionic wrist won four Grand Slam🏆 and one Olympic 🏅 in doubles. pic.twitter.com/0eAwXqLF9I
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) August 28, 2023
Jack Sock is retiring from professional tennis & will now play pickeball professionally.
Jack is an Olympic Gold Medalist, 4 time doubles Grand Slam Champion, & reached world #8.
He’ll play doubles with John Isner at the US Open, who’s also retiring.
The end of an era. pic.twitter.com/sIX4txTQpO
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 27, 2023
Aged 38 and 30 years old respectively, both John Isner and Jack Sock shared their emotions about the journey that they took on social media. They wrote about how the realm of professional tennis could not have been possible without their families and entire teams.
As they decided to take a diversion to explore new ventures, they announced that they would be retiring right after the home Grand Slam. Expressing their immense gratitude for everything, they will be signing off from the world of tennis with one last dance at the Flushing Meadows of the US Open.
John Isner and Jack Sock lead doubles at 2023 US Open
This dynamic duo has been teaming up for the ATP doubles matches for a couple of years now. They have won Shanghai 2016, Indian Wells 2018 and 2022, and the Miami Open 2022 which are all the ATP 1000 top-tier tournaments. For their epic farewell this US Open, the duo has teamed up for one last time. They are amongst the 14 teams who received a wild card entry in the US Open men’s and women’s doubles draw.
This might be the last epic Sock Showmanship and Isner’s serves, this will be a memorable farewell for the home favorites. However, the duo has been showing off their pickleball skills and they might go on to take over that realm.
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